Mr REPACHOLI (Hunter) (13:54) 

We know Aussies are doing it tough right now, but Labor is here to make life easier for Australians. Meanwhile, those opposite seem to think life should come with a few more hurdles and maybe a hefty price tag. When Australians follow their dreams, we're right here cheering them on. The coalition, though, seem to say: 'Good luck, mate. Bring a floaty, because you're on your own.'

Take going to uni or TAFE: Aussies decide to invest in their future, and we say, 'Go for it; we've got your back,' but when the coalition were in charge course fees skyrocketed and TAFE funding was slashed, putting study out of reach for many. Now we're busy cleaning up their mess. That's why we're wiping 20 per cent off HECS debts and making TAFE free. For the average Australian student it's $5,500 wiped off the books. In the Hunter alone, that's nearly 15,000 people. Even if you don't have a HECS debt yourself, you probably know someone who does—your kids or even your grandkids.

We back Aussies following their dreams, sharpening their skills and unlocking their potential to make Australia a better place. The coalition jacked up fees and shrank training places like they were on a mission to keep the 'hard' in hard work. Labor is here to lend a hand; the coalition is here to just make life harder for all Aussies. Peter Dutton has already said he'll cut this 'wasteful spending'—that he'll cut this 'wasteful spending' is what he said. Remember, everyone: you can't trust Peter Dutton at the next election.